Security Engineer

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Security Engineer

Location: Chicago IL Remote

Duration: Through End of Year

Description:
Design, integrate, and implement information systems security infrastructure.
Assess potential systems and process vulnerabilities to determine security infrastructure requirements.
Develop policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access.
Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to users and new employees.
Recommend and implement changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorized access.
Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in unauthorized access of data to preemptively eliminate the possibility of system breach.
Provide guidance and direction on best practices for the protection of information.
Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws.
May oversee internal or external systems security (e.g., cloud services).
Recognized as expert in field, knowledgeable of emerging trends and industry practices.
Conducts the most complex and vital work critical to the organization.
Works without supervision with complete latitude for independent judgment.
May mentor less experienced peers and display leadership as needed.
Network security, Security Controls, TCP/IP, Security Systems, CISSP, Check Point - Network security, Security Controls, TCP/IP, Security Systems, CISSP, Check PointCheck Point, Juniper, RSA, Blue Coat, Trend Micro, Websense, F5, Arbor Networks, Splunk, McAfee , Palo Alto, actiance, airtight, axway, cyberark, forescout, Hexis, infoblox, logrhythm, quarri, Sophos, tibco, varonis, zscaler, vmware, tendmicro, rapid7, Fortinet, beyondtrust, aruba, firemon, gigamon, Kaspersky, safenet, XirrusQualifications:Knowledge of computer and network security techniques and methodologiesKnowledge of networking, security monitoring tools and security systems; including routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, authentication systems, anti-virus, content filtering, SEIM, log management, etc.
Advanced security, system, and network troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal skills with public speaking ability
Report writing skills using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Experience with vendor product lines such as Juniper, RSA, Cisco, Qualys, MalwareBytes, and Sophos
Experience working with automation tools such as Jenkins, Chef and Puppet
Experience writing scripts in Python, Java or JavaScript
Experience working with multiple sites throughout a geographically dispersed area
Multi-datacenter experience
Computer forensics and malware analysis
Understanding of Application Development, DevOps, Agile Methodology, MS Active DirectorySecurity Certifications (CISSP, CISA, GSEC, Security+)
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Experience with Microsoft and Linux based operating systems (Server and Workstation)Competency in Cyber Threat Management including content development using custom signatures, parsers, SNORT, REGEX, YARA
Experience and knowledge of:- Network security- Security Controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, authentication, etc.)- TCP/IP- Security Systems (routers, switches, firewalls, antivirus, content filtering, etc.)Optional Certifications:- CISSP certification- SANS/GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)- SANS/GIAC Enterprise Defender (GCED)